Chinese words · HSK 7–9

应

yīngTraditional 應

should; ought to

Every meaning

yīng

  1. should; ought to
  2. to agree; to promise (as in 答应)

yìng

  1. to answer; to respond
  2. to suit; to comply with
  3. to deal with; to cope (as in 应付)

Words with 应

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).